TESOL Teacher

Norwich Public Schools • Norwich, CT

4d

About The Position

TESOL TEACHER (2 Positions) Qualifications: Valid CT State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement for TESOL or Bilingual Master's Degree Preferred Successful experience as a classroom teacher preferred Reports to: Principal General Description: Creates and delivers engaging and rigorous lessons to diverse groups of students at all levels. Promotes enthusiasm for learning. Adheres to district curriculum, state and national standards. Collects and reports detailed student data and performance. Maintains classroom order. Our diverse student population benefits from teachers who have a strong background in the differentiation of instructional practice resulting in high levels of achievement for all students. Our teachers are essential in creating a learning community that respects all students.

Requirements

• Valid CT State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement for TESOL or Bilingual

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Preferred
• Successful experience as a classroom teacher preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe, positive learning environment for students
• Communicates with any and all staff who work with students
• Communicates with parents as per school guidelines on a regular basis
• Identifies and provides long term and short term objectives for the academic, physical, social and emotional needs of children in planning their educational needs
• Effectively meets the objectives of the Norwich Board of Education Curriculum, District Strategic Plan, and School Improvement Plan
• Prepares well-planned lessons consistent with goals and objectives of school and district
• Adapts and revises lesson plans to meet specific student needs, complies with relevant information supports for each student.
• Effectively delivers lessons in a comprehensive way
• Manages the diverse ability levels of all students and assists students with extra help and seeks out those who need it
• Maintains order and discipline among students while promoting safety and compliance with school rules and guidelines in a positive and responsive manner
• Keeps current and relevant in curriculum, assessment, and teaching and learning.
• Selects and employs a variety of teaching techniques in presenting materials to students, providing individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
• Demonstrates a high degree of academic competence in certification area
• Maintains a growth mindset toward student learning, teaching practice, and personal/collective professional development
• Demonstrates a high degree of self-efficacy, holds himself/herself accountable for learner outcomes
• Facilitates problem-solving, with a curious mind and critical thinking skills, showing a high degree of creative application in the implementation of data driven curriculum and practice
• Uses data and assessment information for diagnostic and modification purposes and to inform instruction
• Cooperates and maintains harmonious relationships with co-workers and administrators by sharing ideas and instructional methods
• Contributes to committees and faculty meetings
• Facilitates the development the self-worth and dignity of students
• Recognizes the relationship between social-emotional learning and academic performance
• Maintains accurate records and submits required reports within designated time limits
• Takes care of classroom materials, displays, and equipment
• Kind, patient, fair, and maintains self-control
• Speaks clearly, distinctly and correctly
• Possesses working familiarity with technology, internet, email, and relative software

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees